West Ham vs Chelsea

[BlueLion. 21,491]

West Ham United vs Chelsea

Petr Cech saves Mark Noble's penalty in a 1-0 win for Chelsea last season.

Opponents: West Ham United

Venue: Upton Park

Date: Sunday 20 December 2009

Kick-off: 4 PM

Chelsea travel to Upton Park looking for a fifth consecutive win away to West Ham.

Chelsea have been imperious so far this season but since December have stuttered slightly; drawing three and losing the other of their four games during the month.

A Premier League triple-header against Portsmouth, West Ham and then Birmingham City may be a welcome return to form for Carlo Ancelotti's men, although in a tough London derby it will be far from easy for the Blues.

Match chat here.

[Laylabelle 9,382]

Away..so erm a draw me think..hopfully our defence will keep it all together!

Though saying that...be in the dreaded away kit..ahhh!!!

Come on Chels!!Lets be top over xmas!!! And try and defend set pieces

Edited December 16, 2009 by Laylabelle

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

Lets crush at them so I can rub it in my brothers face, hopefully Lampard scores because he hates him with a passion.

[Shane 2,275]

Is the big man back for this one?

[Alee. 182]

Hope Lampsy gets a goal or two

[chrismada9 1,948]

On the back of an edgy 2-1 win at home to bottom-of-the-league Portsmouth, we could struggle in the early stages. Cech needs to regain his form, and I reckon this is a good time to do it. I don't think we'll get a clean sheet against the Hammers though.

Prediction: West Ham 1-3 Chelsea

[Ray. 217]

I hope we hammer them. I think if Drogba is still out by Sunday, Anelka will score first. It would be nice if Frank could score too.

Edited December 17, 2009 by Blueray

[Devon 0]

I would play this:

Fullsize view here

Drogba or Cole in for Kalou at half time

[Ray. 217]

I would play this:

Fullsize view here

Drogba or Cole in for Kalou at half time

Welcome to TalkChelsea :blue scalf: Why don't you introduce yourself in the Welcome Centre. Kepp posting.

[Devon 0]

Welcome to TalkChelsea :blue scalf: Why don't you introduce yourself in the Welcome Centre. Kepp posting.

Thank you! I will do that

[Laylabelle 9,382]

Hopfully they wont to many corners/free kicks cause we're shit and defending those at the mo!

And some luck be nice..not having the ball wacking someone in the face then deflecting off this and that..

And as it stands we have a chance to extend our lead again..so Chels please dont do what we have been doing,other teams fuck up so we do..take advatage and have a nice lead over xmas!

Edited December 19, 2009 by Laylabelle

[5354 204]

We have finally done better with dealing crosses and corners.

However, we still need to improve on the defending. The defending against Portsmouth was terrible.

I hope Carvalho does better in dealing with crosses now.

[Kez 2,727]

Time to take advantage of united losing today, nothing but a win is acceptable tomorrow

[Laylabelle 9,382]

And if we dont..lots and lots of ranting!

[Ray. 217]

Should be able to go into the match tomorrow brimming with confidence knowing that Manure have lost. Also I hope we'll have a fully functioning squad and I think Drogba will be in action which should give us an advantage over West Ham

[Steve 10,227]

Lets make united pay, come on lads.

[Shane 2,275]

Vital game in the title race

COB

[n3o7 0]

Welcome to TalkChelsea :blue scalf: Why don't you introduce yourself in the Welcome Centre. Kepp posting.

like your formation, way to go